New Student Orientation and Other Reminders

Wed, 08/24/2016 - 2:39pm

The first day of school is coming soon! Please refer to the information below to assist you in your preparations.

 

New Student and Rising 6th Graders Orientation

Orientation will be held on August 25th at 8am.  Please report directly to the Lake Elkhorn Cafeteria to check in and receive materials.  Students/parents will review student schedules, locker assignments, meet our friendly and welcoming staff and school administration, and tour the school, etc.  We’re looking forward to meet you!

 

Returning Eagles (7th/8th Graders)

Also, we look forward to seeing our returning 7th and 8th grade students on Monday, August 29th. Students will be directed to their first period classes and will receive their schedules from their first period teachers.

 

EMERGENCY CARD PROCEDURES WITH FAMILY FILE

HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must provide Family File information for each child to verify and update contact information, medical considerations and preferences. Family File, accessible by logging into HCPSS Connect, will be available beginning Monday, August 22. Login instructions for new and existing parents are available online.

 

Vaccinations (7th Grade ONLY)

Reminder-ALL 7TH GRADE STUDENTS-Required Vaccinations
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education requires that all incoming 7th grade students have two vaccines, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis booster) and Meningococcal (MCV4), by the first day of 7th grade.

 

Upcoming important dates:

Aug. 25 - Grade 6 and New Student Orientation (8:00 – 9:30)

Aug. 29 – School Begins for Students!

Sept. 5 – Labor Day: Schools closed

Sept. 7 - Vision and Hearing Screening

Sept. 12 – Professional Learning Day – Schools closed for students

Sept. 15 - Back to School Night @ 6:30 PM

Sept. 16 - School Pictures

Oct. 3 – Schools and offices closed

Oct. 12 - Schools and offices closed

October 13 – PTSA Meeting (Every 2nd Thursday of each month)

Oct. 17 - Dental Clinic

Oct. 31 - Professional Learning Day – Schools closed for students

Nov. 7 - Professional Work Day – Schools closed for students

Nov. 8 – Election Day - Schools and offices closed

Nov. 9-11 - Grade 6 Outdoor Education trip to Northbay

Nov. 10 – PTSA Meeting

Nov. 14-18 - American Education Week

Nov. 21-23 – Parent/Teacher Conferences